Ripon Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 42-21 to the Sonora Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 420th, while the Wildcats are ranked 191st).
Sonora's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cash Byington, who rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown. Byington's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Tommy Sutton also helped out as he racked up 204 rushing yards.
Ripon Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Sonora, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
As of now, neither Ripon Christian nor Sonora have any future games scheduled.
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